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Peru's Fujimori says pleased after Chile court rejects extradition |
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08:55, July 12, 2007 |
Former President Alberto Fujimori, from 1990 to 2000, said in a Wednesday statement that he had received "with joy, but also prudence" a ruling against his extradition to Peru, issued earlier on Wednesday by Chilean judge Orlando Alvarez.
"I sent my respects for the way Chile's courts have acted, but I will refrain from commenting on his resolutions, which I have respected at all times and will continue to respect," Fujimori said. "In line with my conduct since I arrived in Chile I will not comment on political matters," he added.
In a surprise decision, the judge threw out 10 corruption cases and two human rights violations cases, for which Fujimori is sought in Peru.
Both sides have the right to appeal the decision on to Chile's Supreme Court and only one such appeal would be allowed.
Fujimori remains under house arrest in Chile's capital, Santiago, where he arrived in November 2005.
Fujimori fled to Japan in 2000 following a massive corruption scandal at home. As the son of Japanese parents, Fujimori claimed Japanese citizenship on arrival.
The Chilean government said last week that it would respect any decisions made by judicial authorities on Fujimori's case.
On Wednesday morning, Peru's request for Chile to extradite former president Alberto Fujimori was rejected a Chilean judge.
Source: Xinhua
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